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House Freedom Caucus faces generational shift as top conservatives exit
The House Freedom Caucus heads into 2027 with a leadership vacuum and a new chance to define its role, as key members ex
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GOP Senators Warn Trump's Deportation Push Now a Political Liability
Republican senators warn Trump's aggressive deportation policies are overshadowing border security wins and becoming a p
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GOP Senators Warn Trump's Deportation Push Erodes 2024 Edge
Republican senators warn Trump's mass deportation policies have gone too far, turning a winning issue into a political l
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Trump's Texas blitz underscores GOP anxiety in Paxton-Talarico race
Trump's third Texas visit in a month highlights GOP worries as Ken Paxton trails James Talarico in a key Senate race, wi
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Collins and Jackson Spar Over Kavanaugh, Trump, and ICE in Maine Debate
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson traded sharp attacks in their first debate, with Jackson pressin
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Planned Parenthood Super PAC Boosts Senate Ad Spending in Maine and Michigan
Planned Parenthood Votes is investing an additional $1 million in digital ads to back Democratic Senate candidates in Ma
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St. Louis Archdiocese Sues County Jail and ICE Over Religious Access
The Archdiocese of St. Louis has sued Ste. Genevieve County and ICE, claiming that jail visitation rules prevent Catholi
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Pike Survives Execution Attempt, Attorneys Seek Commutation
Christa Pike, the only person known to survive a full execution attempt in the U.S., is now conscious and speaking. Her
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Christa Pike Awake After Botched Execution, Attorneys Report
Christa Pike survived a failed lethal injection and is now conscious, speaking, and receiving hospital care, her attorne
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Trump Pulls Taxpayer Funding for Ads as Midterm Risks Mount
Trump ends taxpayer funding for his promotional ads, a rare retreat that underscores GOP midterm vulnerabilities as Demo
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Trump reverses course on taxpayer-funded ads amid midterm worries
President Trump reversed his decision to use taxpayer funds for campaign-style ads, a rare climb-down that underscores G
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Johnson Warns Democrats Will Impeach Trump If They Win House
House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that Democrats will impeach President Trump on day one if they win the House, but Democ